Mack Recall 88V125000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 88V125000 · announced July 27, 1988 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 6,400 units affected

The problem

SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.

The risk

THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Mack Dm Series
• 1988 Mack Dmm Series
• 1988 Mack R Series
• 1988 Mack Rd Series
• 1988 Mack Rm Series
• 1988 Mack U Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.